Joe,
I have always preferred the P-17 action over the M1903 Springfield. I have many examples of both on establishment and will take the P-17 anyday.
As for your P-17 Winchester, why not go the simple route and make it the best gun for this hemisphere? Forget the .338-06 and go for the best: The .35 Whelen! I have several .35 Whelen rifles. You just run .30-06 brass through the .35 Whelen die and load and shoot.
If it has a heartbeat, the Whelen will settle its hash!
Adam
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Adam Helmer
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